Crossword clue

“Buddy”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 7 times
PAL
Letters3
Starts withP
Ends withL
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
PAL34 of 7
BOSOM53 of 7

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About this clue

The clue “Buddy” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 17, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with P and ends with L.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for February 17, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Buddy” clue?+

The answer is PAL (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 7 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 17, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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